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Is the Informal Economy Mopping Up Unemployment?
Is the Informal Economy Mopping Up Unemployment? One in every three South Africans is unemployed. That’s the official tally – 32.7%, to be exact – based on the Quarterly Labour Force Survey for Q1-2026. It is the worst unemployment rate among major economies and one of the world’s highest. But is that number exaggerated? Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie is among those who think so. In an interview with Business Day, he said the number would be closer to 10% if self-employed people and those working in the informal economy were counted. It is well-known that unemployment figures
FSC and Partners Launch EU-Funded Project Worth 6.7 Million Euros to Strengthen Circularity in Forest-Based Value Chains
FSC and Partners Launch EU-Funded Project Worth 6.7 Million Euros to Strengthen Circularity in Forest-Based Value Chains The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has secured substantial EU LIFE funding for a €6.7 million project, of which €4 million is provided by the EU LIFE programme, together with a broad range of project partners. The funding will support an exploration of more efficient and responsible use of fibre-based materials in Europe, building
Are Universities obsolete?
Are Universities obsolete? Universities have long been accused of being “ivory towers” – expensive and elitist institutions disconnected from the real world. Is any such disconnection growing? Are universities keeping up with the pace of change in the real world as the digital age advances, and is this even possible? In short, is there any value in a university education these days? Dolphin Bay first became curious about this issue
Arxada Earns EcoVadis Gold Medal, Advancing Sustainability Leadership Across Global Operations
Arxada Earns EcoVadis Gold Medal, Advancing Sustainability Leadership Across Global Operations Arxada has achieved the EcoVadis Gold Medal—awarded to companies ranking within the top 5% of all assessed organizations globally. EcoVadis is a leading provider of business sustainability ratings, evaluating companies across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, including environmental performance, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. This recognition marks a new milestone in Arxada’s sustainability journey and
Why service Support is a Real Differentiator in a Cost-Contrained Market
Why service Support is a Real Differentiator in a Cost-Contrained Market It usually happens at the worst possible time. The team is ready. The day’s work has been planned. Customers are waiting. Deadlines are tight. Then a machine that worked perfectly the day before refuses to start. In that moment, downtime becomes very real. And very costly. It’s not only the repair bill that matters. It’s the hours lost, the
Highest Recovery. Highest Speed.
Highest Recovery. Highest Speed. One line – all your production – and more! Small Log Line USNR provides complete, automated primary breakdown lines and machinery optimised specifically for processing small logs. Their small log systems focus on high-speed throughput (up to 700 feet per minute) and maximum fiber recovery and are designed to accommodate logs ranging from 4 to 20 inches in diameter. Source: Pinnacle Systems Automation Back to NEWS: BUSINESS
A Decade of PERGRAPHICA®: Mondi Marks Milestone With ‘10 Years in 10 Days’ Anniversary Campaign
A Decade of PERGRAPHICA®: Mondi Marks Milestone With ‘10 Years in 10 Days’ Anniversary Campaign Mondi marks a decade of PERGRAPHICA® with a global anniversary campaign, ‘10 Years in 10 Days’, launching in June 2026 The campaign includes an anniversary film and a 10‑day Time Capsule Giveaway, highlighting the creative projects, people and values that shaped the brand Over ten years, PERGRAPHICA® has evolved from three white design papers into a full‑spectrum premium portfolio used
Is the Informal Economy Mopping Up Unemployment?
Is the Informal Economy Mopping Up Unemployment? One in every three South Africans is unemployed. That’s the official tally – 32.7%, to be exact – based on the Quarterly Labour Force Survey for Q1-2026. It is the worst unemployment rate among major economies and one of the world’s highest. But is that number exaggerated? Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie is among those who think so. In an interview with Business Day,
FSC and Partners Launch EU-Funded Project Worth 6.7 Million Euros to Strengthen Circularity in Forest-Based Value Chains
FSC and Partners Launch EU-Funded Project Worth 6.7 Million Euros to Strengthen Circularity in Forest-Based Value Chains The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has secured substantial EU LIFE funding for a €6.7 million project, of which €4 million is provided by the EU LIFE programme, together with a broad range of project partners. The funding will support an exploration of more efficient and responsible use of fibre-based materials in Europe, building
Are Universities obsolete?
Are Universities obsolete? Universities have long been accused of being “ivory towers” – expensive and elitist institutions disconnected from the real world. Is any such disconnection growing? Are universities keeping up with the pace of change in the real world as the digital age advances, and is this even possible? In short, is there any value in a university education these days? Dolphin Bay first became curious about this issue
Arxada Earns EcoVadis Gold Medal, Advancing Sustainability Leadership Across Global Operations
Arxada Earns EcoVadis Gold Medal, Advancing Sustainability Leadership Across Global Operations Arxada has achieved the EcoVadis Gold Medal—awarded to companies ranking within the top 5% of all assessed organizations globally. EcoVadis is a leading provider of business sustainability ratings, evaluating companies across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, including environmental performance, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. This recognition marks a new milestone in Arxada’s sustainability journey and
Why service Support is a Real Differentiator in a Cost-Contrained Market
Why service Support is a Real Differentiator in a Cost-Contrained Market It usually happens at the worst possible time. The team is ready. The day’s work has been planned. Customers are waiting. Deadlines are tight. Then a machine that worked perfectly the day before refuses to start. In that moment, downtime becomes very real. And very costly. It’s not only the repair bill that matters. It’s the hours lost, the
Highest Recovery. Highest Speed.
Highest Recovery. Highest Speed. One line – all your production – and more! Small Log Line USNR provides complete, automated primary breakdown lines and machinery optimised specifically for processing small logs. Their small log systems focus on high-speed throughput (up to 700 feet per minute) and maximum fiber recovery and are designed to accommodate logs ranging from 4 to 20 inches in diameter. Source: Pinnacle Systems Automation Back to NEWS: BUSINESS
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